Viktor A Papai Sr. (1874 - 1956)

Born 19 Mar 1874 in Rábapatona, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, Hungary

Ancestors

Husband of Maria (Pongracz) Papai — married 19 Oct 1903 in Springfield, Illinois

Descendants

Died 15 Oct 1956 at age 82 in Divernon, Illinois

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Biography

Victor Papai Sr. came to Divernon in 1902, sent for his bride to be Maria Pangracq in October 19, 1903, were married at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield, as there was no Catholic church in Divernon.

To this marriage 11 children were born all in Divernon, five daughters, six sons. Mary Harrity of New York; Elizabeth Burg, Divernon; Ann Oggero, Florida; Theresa McGee, Oklahoma; Laura Suarez, Sprinfield; Steve Papai, South Bend, Indiana; Ernest Papai, Fort Worth, Texas; Alfred Papai, Sprinfield; Louis and William, Divernon; Victor Papai, Jr., Divernon, deceased.

Mary retired from American Airlines after 45 years; Theresa retired from American Airlines after 30 years; Steve worked at Studebakers for 35 years; Louis retired from Fiat-Allis after 36 years; Ernest has been with Montgomery Ward for 35 years still working; Al Papai was a professional baseball player for 17 years including 4 years in World War II.

Mr. and Mrs. Papai celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary October 19, 1953. Mrs. Papai is now 91 years old, she spends part of her time in Divernon and Springfield with daughter Laura.

Their entire married life was spent in Divernon.

Source: The Village of Divernon, 1900-1975^[1]

Victor arrived in the United States on 14 Mar 1900^[2]

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Sources

• Baptism record
• Arriving Passenger List
• 1900 US Census
• 1910 US Census
• WWI Draft Card
• 1920 US Census - Viktor Papai Sr.
• 1930 US Census
• 1940 US Census
• 1950 US Census - Viktor Papai Sr.
• Naturalization Record
• Baptism record for son Ernest
• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Papai&GSiman=1&GSob=c&GRid=25711905&

1. ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=25711905
2. ↑ https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JX8C-C6D